Mid Software Engineer

Title: Mid Software Engineer Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR! KBRs National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities. In this position, your work will have a profound impact on the countrys most critical role protecting our national security. KBR, is seeking a highly motivated Mid Software Engineer to join us in supporting our great nation, supporting the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) development team in Colorado Springs, CO. Why Join Us? Innovative Projects: At KBR, you'll be working on prototype projects that support the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratorys most mission-critical objectives. The Air Force Research Laboratory is the primary scientific research and development center for the Department of the Air Force. AFRL plays an integral role in leading the discovery, development, and integration of affordable warfighting technologies for our air, space, and cyberspace force. Collaborative Environment: KBR fosters a dynamic and collaborative atmosphere where cross-functional teams of product managers, engineers, developers, and defense experts work in unison. We practice Agile and DevOps principles, ensuring rapid iteration, continuous feedback, and integration across all projects. Our team is passionate, forward-thinking, and united by a mission-first mindset that encourages knowledge sharing, innovation, and problem-solving at every level. Impactful Work: Your work here wont just be limited to software developmentit will directly support the Air Force in expanding current national capabilities. As the Air Force's leader for National-to-Tactical capability development, AFRL collaborates with leading experts across the Intelligence Community, Department of Defense, National Laboratories, industry, inter-agency, academia, and partner nations. Key Responsibilities: Design, develop, and maintain software for high-velocity data stream processing systems Implement features and enhancements from requirements through delivery Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code with an emphasis on performance and reliability Develop and execute unit and integration tests to ensure software quality Participate in code reviews and contribute to shared coding standards and best practices Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to deliver end-to-end solutions Troubleshoot and resolve software issues across development and production environments Create prototypes and contribute to software architecture discussions Generate and maintain technical documentation and project artifacts Work Environment: Location: Colorado Springs, CO 100% Onsite or Beavercreek, OH 100% Onsite Travel Requirements: Minimal Working Hours: Standard Required Qualifications: 35 years of professional software development experience Experience across the full software development lifecycle 2+ years of hands-on experience with Java, Python, or another object-oriented programming language Experience building software systems emphasizing throughput, reliability, and availability Experience developing data processing or integration solutions supporting multiple message formats (XML, Protocol Buffers, etc.) Experience with version control, collaboration tools, and modern software engineering practices Required Education and Experience: Active U.S. Government Top Secret / SCI security clearance (U.S. citizenship required) Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Mathematics, or related technical field Desired Qualifications: Master's degree in Computer Science or related field Working knowledge of MIL-STD-6016 and MIL-STD-3011 Experience applying TDD principles Agile development experience Security+ certification Strong curiosity, adaptability, and problem-solving skills Basic Compensation: $92,700 - $139,000 (For the Colorado Springs Area Only) The offered rate will be based on the selected candidates knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity. Additional Compensation: KBR may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels, per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of a sign on bonus, relocation benefits, short-term incentives, long-term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance. Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of teams philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver Together. KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. KBR Delivering Solutions, Changing the World. KBR brings together the best and brightest to deliver science, technology and engineering solutions that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most critical missions and objectives. In everything we do, we are guided by our ONE KBR Values: We Value Our People We create diverse, inclusive environments in which each person can feel safe, respected and valued, and where everyone has opportunities to grow and reach their full potential. 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Not only are we committed to operating safely, sustainably and equitably, but we are also committed to using our capabilities and expertise to help our customers accomplish their sustainability goals. Worldwide, KBR employs a diverse workforce approximately 29,000 people strong, with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in 40 countries. At KBR, We Deliver. Fraud Alert Fraud has infiltrated the job placement market via the internet, email and direct phone contact. Attempts have included unauthorized use of KBRs name and logo to solicit potential job seekers or to extend false job offers. Bad actors may mix in fake job advertisements with legitimate postings. These ads can include contact instructions and require job seekers to send sensitive personal information or money to pay for visa applications, processing fees, etc., in exchange for consideration for a high-paying position. KBR will never ask for any sort of advance payment as part of the recruiting/hiring process. 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